Out of Atlas: Book 1 of the Hearthmark Chronicles

by Damien Hine

The city of Atlas hides from the outside world behind vast walls. A hive of politicians and accountants, it is continually looking inward. Nobody leaves. Nobody questions what lies outside. It is a place where nothing ever changes and the citizens like it that way. All of them that is, except a young man named Fred Banks.

Fred has questions. What lies beyond those ever-present walls? Is the outside world really a wasteland populated by blood-thirsty marauders?

When an aging professor reveals the truth, Fred learns that the mystery is far from over. His search for answers will take him beyond the walls and deep into the unknown world of Risiva, a land of wanderers and nomads, of desert pirates and kings. Freed from the walls that blinded him, Fred will learn it is not just his curiosity that sets him out from the rest — he was born for this. Destiny awaits.

Genres: Fantasy

332 pages, Paperback

Published May 27, 2021

Reviews

[Awais Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it was perfect from the believable characters to the utterly gripping story world. Damien Hine is obviously a very talented writer and manages to tackle a subject that is not only unique but also compelling. Creating a world from scratch is never easy, but Hine makes it seem like a cake walk. Fans of Lord of the Rings and George RR Martin will love this. This is certainly a book I'll be thinking about for quite some time. Can't wait for Part 2! Buy it, guys. It is simply not to be missed!

[Charmaine Kambabazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really loved this book and not just saying that because I’m friends with the author! The book took some time to set the scene in the first few chapters but once that had been done it was really gripping. I loved reading it in light of the hidden theme behind it. Very well written. Very suitable for a range of audiences